Saridine-E Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Sulfasalazine

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Ulcerative colitis Adult 8-10 tab/day. RA 1st wk: 500 mg daily, 2nd wk: 500 mg bid, 3rd wk: 500 mg in the morning & 1 g in the evening, thereafter 1 g bid.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides & salicylates. Acute intermittent porphyria.

Special Precautions

Hepatic or renal impairment; blood dyscrasias; G6PD deficiency.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, anorexia, raised temp; erythema & pruritus; headache. Rarely, hematological, GI, CNS, renal, dermatological reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption of folate & digoxin.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories / Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

ATC Classification

A07EC01 - sulfasalazine ; Belongs to the class of aminosalicylic acid and similar antiinflammatory. Used in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Saridine-E tab 0.5 g

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Saridine-E

sulfasalazine

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma